Can you keep chickens in Township of Alloway, NJ?
Yes in most zones. Alloway allows general purpose agriculture, which includes raising poultry, in the A, RR, LR and MR districts; in LR and MR, farm animals must be kept 150 feet from property lines.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | No stated limit |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | 150 ft from property lines (LR and MR districts) |
| Lot size | No minimum stated |
Good to know
- General purpose agriculture is defined to include raising livestock and poultry.
- The HR district excludes general purpose agriculture except as a conditional use on parcels over 10 acres.
- Poultry and turkey farms need Planning Board site plan approval and are limited to the A and RR districts (§ 75-56).
- The Animals chapter and Dogs and Animal Nuisances chapter have no poultry rules.
Source: Township of Alloway Code (eCode360), Ch. 75 Land Use, Schedule of District Regulations (§ 75-32) (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Township of Alloway clerk or zoning office before you build.
Chicken rules in nearby Salem County towns
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